University of Florida Diabetes Institute

University of Florida Diabetes Institute The UF Diabetes Institute unites a team of forward-thinking leaders in diabetes care and treatment. Together, we're working for a diabetes-free world.

Join us on Friday, May 29 at 11:00am EDT for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Edward Phelps on his recently publis...
05/29/2026

Join us on Friday, May 29 at 11:00am EDT for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Edward Phelps on his recently published Science Advances study, “Beta cell-targeted PD-1 agonist inhibits cell-mediated autoimmunity in pancreas tissue slices.”

This session is open to all Key Question group members interested in learning more about protecting beta cells and reducing autoimmune activity in Type 1 Diabetes. Join using the Zoom link below!

https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92237871036

Join us tomorrow, May 28th at 9am PDT/12pm EDT for "ATG— Clinical History, Mechanistic Insight, and Future Directions fo...
05/28/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 28th at 9am PDT/12pm EDT for "ATG— Clinical History, Mechanistic Insight, and Future Directions for the Treatment of T1D", presented by The Sugar Science founder Dr. Monica Westely, PhD. The discussion will feature insight from experts Todd Brusko, PhD, Laura Jacobsen, MD, and Michael Haller, MD.

See the link below to join!
https://www.linkedin.com/events/atg-clinicalhistory-mechanistic7461129511019913216/

Join us tonight for the Alachua County Medical Society’s May CME Meeting featuring Brittany Bruggeman, MD, Pediatric End...
05/19/2026

Join us tonight for the Alachua County Medical Society’s May CME Meeting featuring Brittany Bruggeman, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist at UF Health Pediatric Specialties. Dr. Bruggeman will present “Modern Diabetes Care: Research Breakthroughs and Clinical Pearls,” sharing emerging research in diabetes care and clinical insights for physicians and healthcare professionals across specialties.

The virtual CME program will take place Tuesday, May 19 from 6-8 PM via Zoom and includes 1 hour of CME credit. See below to register and receive the Zoom link. We're excited to see you there!

https://www.acms.net/event-registration/

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Holger Russ on his appointment as the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics’ in...
05/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Holger Russ on his appointment as the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics’ inaugural Vice Chair for Scientific Innovation!

Dr. Russ’s pioneering research in thymus regeneration and immune health was recently featured in Nature Biotechnology highlighting innovative work from his lab focused on advancing therapies for immune deficiency, cancer, and healthy aging.

We are excited to see the continued impact of Dr. Russ’s leadership and grateful for his service to the department.

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Save the date! The University of Florida Food is Medicine Summit will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at Emerson Alu...
05/13/2026

Save the date! The University of Florida Food is Medicine Summit will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at Emerson Alumni Hall from 9 am–5 pm, followed by a reception.

The summit will bring together leaders across healthcare, research, policy, and community engagement to explore the important role of food and nutrition in improving health outcomes and advancing chronic disease prevention and care.

We’re excited to welcome attendees from across disciplines for a day of collaboration and conversation. Additional experiential learning opportunities and community site visits are also being planned.

Stay tuned for registration details and the full program agenda!

Please join us in congratulating Clayton Mathews on being named a 2026 University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) ...
05/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Clayton Mathews on being named a 2026 University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) Professor! This prestigious recognition honors faculty whose innovative research is making a significant impact in their fields. Through his pioneering work in diabetes research and immunology, Dr. Mathews continues to advance discoveries that move us closer to better treatments and improved outcomes for those living with diabetes.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and grateful for his continued leadership!

https://news.ufl.edu/2026/04/ufrf-professors/

A new Diabetes Care publication from UFDI investigators explored how low-dose antithymocyte globulin (ATG) may help pres...
05/06/2026

A new Diabetes Care publication from UFDI investigators explored how low-dose antithymocyte globulin (ATG) may help preserve insulin-producing cells in people with early type 1 diabetes in real-world clinical settings. The findings also highlight a simpler way to measure treatment response, which could help make future diabetes research and care more accessible.

Congratulations to authors David Weber, Joshua Modeste, Sarah Peeling, Timothy P. Foster, Brittany Bruggeman , Laura Jacobsen, Desmond A. Schatz, and Michael Haller on this important contribution to type 1 diabetes research.

Read the full study below:
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article-abstract/doi/10.2337/dc26-0223/164785/Low-Dose-Antithymocyte-Globulin-in-Type-1-Diabetes?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Congratulations to Timothy Foster, MD, on being recognized with a Junior Faculty Research Grant from the Pediatric Endoc...
05/01/2026

Congratulations to Timothy Foster, MD, on being recognized with a Junior Faculty Research Grant from the Pediatric Endocrine Society.

His project, “Mechanisms of RNA Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention,” represents an exciting step forward in advancing immune-based approaches to diabetes care.

We look forward to the impact of this work and the continued growth of Dr. Foster’s research program.

We are proud to celebrate Desmond Schatz on receiving the Senior Investigator Award from the Pediatric Endocrine Society...
05/01/2026

We are proud to celebrate Desmond Schatz on receiving the Senior Investigator Award from the Pediatric Endocrine Society.

This prestigious recognition honors a career of sustained excellence in pediatric endocrine research and leadership. Dr. Schatz’s work has profoundly shaped our understanding of type 1 diabetes and continues to inspire the next generation of clinician-scientists.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and your enduring impact on the field.

Florida Diabetes Camp provides a safe and supportive environment where children with type 1 diabetes can build confidenc...
04/29/2026

Florida Diabetes Camp provides a safe and supportive environment where children with type 1 diabetes can build confidence, develop independence, and connect with others who share their experience.

Click the link below to join us in making that impact.
https://floridadiabetescamp.org/

The University of Florida Diabetes Institute was proud to be represented at the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center fo...
04/09/2026

The University of Florida Diabetes Institute was proud to be represented at the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) P30 Core Annual Meeting and the Georgia Center For Diabetes Translation Research Technology Core Workshop.

Dr. Ashby Walker delivered a keynote on ECHO Diabetes and expanding technology capacity in Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Dr. Brittany Bruggeman presented her pilot award work focused on provider-level barriers to prescribing diabetes technology. We are so honored to see UFDI faculty helping shape the future of diabetes care. 👏👏

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